Executive Underwriter (m/f/d) Alternative Risk Transfer (ART)

As an Executive Underwriter (m/f/d) in Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) at Allianz Commercial, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and executing the global ART strategy across EMEA markets. This position is responsible for underwriting complex, multi-year, and multi-line insurance and reinsurance solutions for large corporate clients, ensuring market management excellence and profitable growth. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive product development, and foster long-term client relationships.

• Develop and execute the global ART strategy for EMEA in underwriting and business development.
• Drive profitable growth by identifying market opportunities and new client segments.
• Close key transactions with target clients.
• Develop and implement strategic global market management tools.
• Lead new product developments for select market opportunities in ART.
• Interface into Allianz Group products, leveraging the strong Allianz brand.
• Represent ART internally within AGCS and the Allianz Group, and externally to the market from a Senior Underwriting perspective.
• Proactively build long-term relationships with key client and broker contacts.
• Develop and maintain current and comprehensive client and industry segment insight.
• Deliver relevant market and competitor insight to the business and implement operational measurements, KPIs, and SLAs.

• A university degree or professional designation in Actuarial, Insurance, Underwriting, Finance, or Legal is required.
• Strong strategic underwriting skills in the structured underwriting space, including segmentation, client differentiation, and value proposition development.
• Minimum 5–7 years of underwriting experience in a specialty area is required.
• In-depth knowledge of large corporate risks and structured risk insurance, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
• Experience in implementing best practice in sales distribution and channel management.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and communicate strategies in a fast-changing environment.
• Skilled at building and influencing key stakeholders across locations and functions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with strong negotiation ability at senior levels.
• Transactional expertise in structuring and executing complex structured insurance transactions.
• Expertise in integrating AI into various business functions, enhancing efficiency, and fostering a culture of data-driven innovation is crucial.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of positively impacting strategy and results.

• Base salary ranging from EUR 84,000 to EUR 116,000.
• Additional performance-based components and benefits, including a generous bonus scheme, pension, and flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for career development and international mobility.

Allianz Commercial is part of the Allianz Group, offering insurance and reinsurance solutions for large corporate clients and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.